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What does it mean when one has found a "Will" that benefits them, and it is filed in the Orange County courts for "safekeeping"

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

When someone dies in Florida, all people in custody of a Will purported to be signed by the decedent are supposed to file it in the county where...

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What Taxes are due on a POD account

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

From the facts you posted, I don't expect there to be any estate taxes due. The probate attorney will address whether an estate tax return must be...

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I rear ended a car and i don't have insurance and the owner of the car was not the driver can the owner sue me?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

You can be sued by anyone to whom you have caused damages to person or property. Thus, anyone in both cars who was hurt by your negligence can sue...

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If someone is posting emails that they took without permission and posted on facebook, is that grounds for legal action?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

My colleague, Marc Gregg, handled a similar fact pattern in South Florida for a prominent doctor. Perhaps he can guide you. You can find his...

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I was injured and did not realize it until much later. Do I have a claim at a possible injury case?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

What happened in that parking lot? Were you injured due to an act or omission by The Home Depot? Did you file a report with the store? Do you...

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What can one do when one suspects elder financial abuse by power of attorney?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

This link may be a good starting place for you: http://www.dca.ca.gov/consumer/seniors/elder_abuse.shtml

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My father died 10 years ago because of an accident on the job is it to late to sue?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

I think that workers' comp has a two year statute of limitations. Attorney Ken Schwartz in West Palm Beach is the most knowledgeable workers' comp...

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I was told by an attorney that if a monetary judgment is awarded against you the other party cannot take your home is this true

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

The Florida Constitution Art X Sec 4 exempts homesteads from forced sale to satisfy creditors. Wages can be garnished, though, with some...

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My husband is fighting a non compete clause in Sarasota. We need a lawyer who will take it on contingency.

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

Contingent on what? This isn't like a personal injury case where there is a payment to be sought.

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MMI

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

Comp gets confusing sometimes. You might be at MMI from a surgical standpoint and not be at MMI from a physiatric (physical medicine and rehab)...

Dennis Michael Phillips's Answers (2320)

What does it mean when one has found a "Will" that benefits them, and it is filed in the Orange County courts for "safekeeping"

What Taxes are due on a POD account

I rear ended a car and i don't have insurance and the owner of the car was not the driver can the owner sue me?

If someone is posting emails that they took without permission and posted on facebook, is that grounds for legal action?

I was injured and did not realize it until much later. Do I have a claim at a possible injury case?

What can one do when one suspects elder financial abuse by power of attorney?

My father died 10 years ago because of an accident on the job is it to late to sue?

I was told by an attorney that if a monetary judgment is awarded against you the other party cannot take your home is this true

My husband is fighting a non compete clause in Sarasota. We need a lawyer who will take it on contingency.

MMI